Merry Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Merry Name at a Glance

Name	Merry
Meaning	Diminutive of Meredith: Magnificent. Great chief. Great lady. Used for both genders, but most common among girls.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Merry Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Merry means “Diminutive of Meredith: Magnificent. Great chief. Great lady. Used for both genders, but most common among girls”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Merry Name Origin

Our database records Merry under Welsh origin. Browse more Welsh baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Merry a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Merry is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Merry

When considering Merry for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.